![]() ![]() With a slight sway, I find myself closing the distance. “Qué bonita,” he murmurs, leaning forward. As he pushes my bangs behind my ear, his fingertips brush my skin. Leaning forward, I hide my hot cheeks behind a veil of wavy, brown hair Rosa somehow coaxed straight. Great read.” – Nancy Rue, Christy Award winning author of the Real Life series Gonzalez gives us a vivid look at life for an American teenager in Mexico and an even clearer picture of what happens when you decide to embrace who God made you to be. I highly recommend it to teen readers.” – Krista McGee, Inspy Award winning author of First Date and Starring Me ![]() ![]() “This modern coming-of-age story has it all – humor, heart, genuine characters, and spiritual depth. Will her trip end in disaster or will she find the strength for which she’s been searching? Her heart, her art, and even her safety are at risk as she struggles to find a balance between cultural differences, old assumptions, and strange romance. Soon Mila is questioning her choices and the beliefs she’s held dear. While her host family and the two boys vying for her interest are nothing but smiles, all may not be as it seems. Mila must find the courage to step out from behind her sketchbook and get to know the people and culture around her. But life in the land of tacos is a far cry from her sheltered life back home. Teenage artist Mila Gulick travels to Mexico to get away from warring influences and find herself. ![]()
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